Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, (319)753-8124.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 41
September 7, 1999
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Henry, Thomas and Wright, present. Mayor Scott welcomed Council
candidate, Jeromy Hingst to the Council meeting.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS:
* United Way Time - Kathleen Hemmesch and Robert St. Martin
* America Goes Back to Safe Schools - Tom Courtney
* Try Transit Week - Larry Gantz
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE, BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES LITTLE LEAGUE
DISCUSSION: Chuck Brockett, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Babe Ruth World
Series, thanked the Mayor and Council for the City's cooperation and the use of the Port of
Burlington building. He stated that he has heard many positive comments from visitors, area
businesses, and host families. He presented the Mayor and Council with a plaque and requested
that the plaque be hung at the Port of Burlington. Mayor Scott commended the Executive
Committee for all of their efforts. He hoped that Burlington would host the Babe Ruth World
Series in 2002. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT AGENDA: To the Public:
All matters listed under Item I., Consent Agenda, having been discussed were considered to be
routine by the City Council and were enacted by one motion. There was not separate discussion
of these items. If discussion was desired, that item was removed from the Consent Agenda and
was considered separately.
MOTION: To approve all listed under Item I., Consent Agenda.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott reviewed those items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. Council Member Henry announced those individuals appointed to various City commissions and boards. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of Budget Amendment No. 1 to the 1999-2000 Budget
COMMENTS: The Finance Director reviewed with the Council and the viewing audience the
proposed budget amendment no. 1 to the 1999-2000 budget. He stated that the total amendment
was $1,915,750.00, which will result in a total amended budget of $37,826,589.00. He stated
that the amendments included the following: General Fund (Civil Engineering position, squad
cars, replacement of protective vests, and heating and air-conditioning for the Apple Trees
Museum); Capital Projects (hiring of an architect to design the new Public Works Facility. City
Hall renovation, unanticipated repairs to Cascade Bridge, repairs to the 9th Street Viaduct, and
estimated cost of the Residential Street Construction Program); Sewer Fund (purchase of two
emergency generators for the Wastewater Treatment Facility); Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
(replacement windows and doors for Memorial Auditorium); Tax Increment Fund (purchase of
land for the new Public Works facility); and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG
Grant for housing purposes). The Neighborhood Planner stated that most of the applications
have been received from homeowners requesting funds for the housing grant. She stated that the
applications would be reviewed to see which applicants qualify. All present had opportunity to
speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Budget Amendment No. 1 to the 1999-2000 Budget
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1999 Yoder/Woodland
Drive Paving Improvements
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
plans and specifications for the 1999 Yoder/Woodland Drive Paving Improvements. He stated
that the existing pavement needed to be replaced due to decracking. He stated that the estimated
cost of the project was $80,000.00. He stated that bids would be received on September 22, 1999
and the project would be awarded on October 4, 1999. He stated that due to the limited number
of available contractors the work may not be completed until the spring of 2000. Council
Member Edwards stated that the City could possibly save monies by bidding the project for
spring construction. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 1999 Yoder/Woodland Drive
Paving Improvements
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of Concept for the 1999 P.C.C. Pavement Widening and Traffic
Signals on U.S. Highway 61 (Roosevelt Avenue) and Agency Street
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that the expected cost for the 1999 P.C.C.
Pavement Widening and Traffic Signals on U.S. Highway 61 (Roosevelt Avenue) and Agency
Street was $360,000.00. He stated that the grant monies would consist of $314,000.00 with the
City's share of $46,000.00. He stated that the hearing on the plans and specifications would be
October 4, 1999. He stated that bids would be received on October 20, 1999 and the project
would be awarded on November 1, 1999. He further stated that construction would commence
in the spring of 2000. Jim Dickinson of Dickinson Engineering reviewed with Council and the
viewing audience the concept for the design of the project. Council Member Wright questioned
with the additional right turn lanes if a right turn on red would be allowed. Jim Dickinson stated
that it was his feeling that the right turn on red would help the flow of vehicles through the
intersections. Jeannie Sharp of 5654 Summer Street questioned the number of vehicles each lane
would accommodate. Jim Dickinson stated that the new right and left turn lanes would vary in
length from 200 to 275 feet. He stated that a 25-foot average vehicle length per vehicle would
accommodate eight to eleven vehicles. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
4. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending the Land Use Map and the
Municipal Zoning Map and Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the City Code of the City of
Burlington, Iowa, by Rezoning the South 55 Feet of the Property Located at 2102 South
Main Street, Hass Funeral Home, from "R-1B" One-Family Residential District to "C-1"
Commercial District
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the City received a request on August 6,
1999 from Hass Funeral Home for the building of a garage on their property. He stated that the
proposed Ordinance rezones the south 55 feet of the property located at 2102 South Main Street
from "R-1B" One-Family Residential District to "C-1" Commercial District. He stated that on
August 23, 1999 the Plan Commission voted six to zero in favor of the rezoning. He reviewed
with Council and the viewing audience the four conditions to the rezoning. Council questioned
condition no. 4 in regard to the petitioner submitting plans to improve the parking area to asphalt
or concrete within a three to five-year period. They questioned if Hass Funeral Home would be
able to improve the parking area within a 3-year period. Adam Thielen of Hass Funeral Home
stated that the parking area was presently sealcoated. He stated that Hass Funeral Home has
always planned on paving the parking area. He further stated that five years would be better for
them. The Development Director stated that he would prepare an amendment to condition no. 4
for the October 20, 1999 Council meeting. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the
Land Use Map and the Municipal Zoning Map and Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the
City Code of the City of Burlington, Iowa, by Rezoning the South 55 Feet of the Property
Located at 2102 South Main Street, Hass Funeral Home, from "R-1B" One-Family
Residential District to "C-1" Commercial District
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 8:00 p.m. Approved: September 20, 1999
Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott
City Clerk, CMC Mayor
(See tapes on file in the office of the City Clerk for complete discussion and documentation.)
ITEM I.
Consent Agenda
FINANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Payroll and City Claims
*Resolution Approving Final Acceptance and Release of Retention Monies for the Police Department Heating and Air Conditioning, Phase I
*Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment, and Release of Retention Monies for
the 1998 Residential Street Improvement Program
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Extention of Outdoor Sales Area for Liquor License for Amera-Team Investments dba/Jefferson Street Cafe for Heritage Days, September 17 and 18,
1999
2. Resolution Approving Agreement with the City of Ft. Madison to Provide Mutual Fire
Fighting Assistance
3. Resolution Approving Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Use of
Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funds for the Intersection of U.S. Highway 61
Between Agency and Kirkwood Street
4. Resolution Approving An Engineering Services Agreement with N.N.W., Inc. for the
Final Design Phase of the Central Avenue Overpass Project
5. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 Pheasant Run Secondary Storm Sewer
Project
6. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of An Application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Funds
7. Resolution Authorizing An Application to Amend the Transit Joint Participation
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to Implement a Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Non-Urban Operating Grant
8. Resolution Approving Purchase of One 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty 2 Wheel Drive Pickup
9. Resolution Approving Payment for Alterations to Driveway Approach at 2216 Mason
Road
10. Resolution Approving Purchase of a 1 Ton Heavy Duty 2 Wheel Drive Pickup and
Spreader
11. Resolution Approving Purchase of a G2500 Cargo Van
APPOINTMENTS:
Flint Hills Golf Course: Brian Messer
Historical Preservation Commission: Patricia Anderson